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Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate and defend the inhabitants of the Donbass region, where people have been suffering from a blockade and regular attacks by the Kiev regime's forces since 2014.

Russian Defense Ministry Says Downed Two Ukrainian ATACMS Missiles for First Time

© AFP 2024 US ARMYThis undated US Army file image obtained 16 November, 2003, shows a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) firing a long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) Block 1 guided missile.
This undated US Army file image obtained 16 November, 2003, shows a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) firing a long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) Block 1 guided missile.  - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 25.10.2023
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Moscow (Sputnik) – Last week, Ukraine received US-provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), which are tactical ballistic missiles with a long-range strike capability. Russia has repeatedly stated that the aid sent to Ukraine will only serve to prolong the conflict without contributing to its settlement.
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that the air defense system has downed two Ukrainian ATACMS missiles for the first time.

"In the past 24 hours, two US-made ATACMS tactical missiles, a S-200 anti-aircraft missile converted to defeat ground targets, as well as two HARM anti-radar missiles and two US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems were intercepted," the ministry said.

Soldiers from Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, participate in a load exercise directed by the 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Sept. 20. They transported and loaded nearly 100 rounds during the exercise. Pictured: A Soldier carries a 155mm Base Burn Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munition round, weighing more than 100 pounds, to a M992 Field Artillery Support Vehicle during the exercise. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 19.10.2023
Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
US Cluster Munition Coalition Condemns Transfer of ATACMS Missiles to Ukraine
The United States has secretly shipped a small number of ATACMS to provide Kiev with a long-range [about 160 km] strike capability against Russian forces amid the ongoing counteroffensive, media reported last week.
A spokesman for the White House National Security Council confirmed to Sputnik that the United States has already provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine for use against Russian forces.
Kiev has received tens of billions of dollars in US security assistance since the Ukraine conflict began. Russia has repeatedly said that further aid to Ukraine will only prolong the conflict without helping to resolve it.
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